Commissioners will prepare recommendations to accelerate action on mental health in the Region, following the devastating effects of the pandemic Washington, DC, 6 May 2022 (PAHO) – Dr. Carissa F. Etienne, Director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), today launched the High-level Commission on Mental Health and COVID-19. The commission will prepare guidelines and recommendations…
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Adverse impact of Covid-19 on vulnerable groups, racism in policing, intimidation of LGBTI people: main trends in ECRI’s annual report
The continuing Covid-19 pandemic that has further marginalised vulnerable groups, the ongoing problem of racism in police forces and the rise of anti-LGBTI public discourse were the main trends in 2021, said the Council of Europe’s Commission against Racism and Intolerance (ECRI) in its annual report. The Covid-19 pandemic that continued in 2021 led to an increased digitalisation of services (including in…
Long social distancing: how young adults’ habits have changed since COVID
After two long, difficult years of the pandemic, life has started to return to normal – or at least something resembling normal – for many people. With all major COVID restrictions now removed in the UK, recorded cases at their lowest rate in about a year, and vaccines and booster coverage relatively high, many people are keenly settling…
Socioeconomic and immigration status and COVID-19 testing in Toronto, Ontario: retrospective cross-sectional study
Abstract Background Preliminary evidence suggests that individuals living in lower income neighbourhoods are at higher risk of COVID-19 infection. The relationship between sociodemographic characteristics and COVID-19 risk warrants further study. Methods We explored the association between COVID-19 test positivity and patients’ socio-demographic variables, using neighborhood sociodemographic data collected retrospectively from two COVID-19 Assessment Centres in…
U of T Global Mental Health Day Event
Showcasing international mental health initiatives & creating a community of practice for global mental health.Thu, 2 June 20228:45 AM – 12:00 PM EDTOnline Event The Department of Psychiatry’s Global Mental Health (GMH) program of University of Toronto is hosting their inaugural Global Mental Health Day. The event will showcase the international research, educational and development…
South Korean validation of the COVID-related-PTSD scale in a non-clinical sample exposed to the COVID-19 pandemic
Abstract The threat of COVID-19 outbreak in South Korea and around the globe challenged not only physical health but also mental health, increasing the chances of disorders such as posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Such pandemic situation can be referred to a traumatic event for citizens. The present study aims to examine the psychometric properties of…
Majority of Canadians believes the worst of COVID-19 is over: Poll
British Columbians are slightly more wary, with 71 per cent saying the worst of the pandemic is behind us. The majority of Canadians believes the worst of COVID-19 is over and generally feels satisfied about how their governments have tackled the threat, found a new survey. According to a Research Co. report, 76 per cent of…
[Invitation Only Event] Post-Pandemic Chinese Canadian Forum on May 31st
On Tuesday May 31st, 2022 (3 – 6 p.m.) a special Asian Heritage Month event: Post-Pandemic Chinese Canadians Forum will be held online. It is an interactive forum for us to share our communities’ wise practices and resilient strategies during the pandemic, and to build collective actions to sustain the community activism and resources going forward. This Special event is…
Study finds links between air pollution and severity of COVID-19 infection in Ontario
An extensive study of thousands of COVID-19 patients in Ontario hospitals found links between the severity of their infections and the levels of common air pollutants they experience. “This adds to existing evidence that air pollution is a silent killer,” said Chen Chen, an environmental epidemiologist at the University of California and lead author of…
Time trends in social contacts before and during the COVID-19 pandemic: the CONNECT study
Abstract Background Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, many countries, including Canada, have adopted unprecedented physical distancing measures such as closure of schools and non-essential businesses, and restrictions on gatherings and household visits. We described time trends in social contacts for the pre-pandemic and pandemic periods in Quebec, Canada. Methods CONNECT is a population-based…